NSF TechAccess: AI-Ready America Coordination Hubs — Up to $1M/Year to Expand AI Skills and Access

The NSF, in partnership with USDA NIFA, USDOL, and the Small Business Administration, invites applications for the TechAccess: AI-Ready America Coordination Hubs initiative. The program funds regional hubs to expand AI literacy, provide foundational and applied AI skills training, and support AI adoption through technical assistance, internships, and project-based experiences across the United States.

Funding to develop AI education programs, training for workers and businesses, technical assistance for AI adoption, internships and hands-on projects, and support for regional workforce development.

Organizations capable of leading regional initiatives, including universities and research institutions, nonprofits and workforce development organizations, public-private partnerships, and state or territory-based entities.

Applications are invited from organizations capable of leading regional AI education and adoption initiatives.